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The Best Tips & Tricks To Write A PTE Essay

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Writing your PTE essay will not be difficult if you follow a system and practice writing essays using this system. The test requires you to write a 200–300 word essay in which you may have to:

  • Give your opinion on a topic
  • Discuss the disadvantages and advantages
  • Describe problems or causes and solutions for it

Regardless of which of the above you are required to do, they all follow the same essay format.

Here are the PTE writing tips we'll be covering in-depth in this article with real examples :

  • Tip 1 : Plan your main points.
  • Tip 2 : Keep your writing simple.
  • Tip 3 : Use a PTE essay-writing format.

You'll be surprised by how much you will improve your score following these tips. Make sure to read till the end of this article not to miss them!

Tip 1: How to start and plan your PTE writing essay

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  • Read the essay prompt carefully. Be clear about what you have been asked to discuss.
  • Plan your essay and the points you want to discuss.
  • You only have 20 minutes to write your essay, but you should still take a few minutes to think about it and jot down some notes.
  • Keep your points on topic — do not add irrelevant information just to make your essay longer.
  • Use examples, where possible, to illustrate your points.
  • Be careful not to overuse certain words, like linking words

Tip 2: Keep your writing simple

The test assessors are looking for clear, logical sentences. It doesn’t mean you should only write short, simple sentences.

You do need to show you can write complex sentences, but the more you try to write long, grammatically-complicated sentences the greater your chance of making errors .

Want to improve your PTE writing score? Write simpler sentences

Example: How to simplify your writing

Here is an example of a very long sentence that could be simplified:

A parent-teacher meeting will be held at the school on Tuesday September 11th at 4pm for you to meet your child’s teachers and to discuss his/her progress, but please note you must inform us by September 4th if you are coming and, if English is not your first language, whether or not you require an interpreter.

Simplified version:

A parent-teacher meeting will be held at the school on Tuesday September 11th at 4pm. You will be able to meet your child’s teachers and discuss his/her progress. Please inform us by September 4th if you are coming. Also, if English is not your first language let us know if you require an interpreter.

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Tip3: Use a PTE writing format

You can use the same basic format to write your PTE essay, no matter the topic or whether you have to give your opinion or describe the advantages and disadvantages.

Here is an example essay prompt:

Recently, cases of capital punishment have raised the issue of human rights of the guilty. Though it has been criticized by human rights organizations, the death penalty is still a form of punishment in some countries. Should it be abolished? Give reasons and examples.

How to write your PTE essay introduction

Keep your introduction short, precise and clear. About 3–4 lines is enough.

Your stand (or viewpoint) on the issue should be mentioned in your introduction (but only in opinion articles, in others just provide a short description as your introduction.)

Here is a sample introduction for the above question about the death penalty:

Capital punishment, or the death penalty, is when an individual is sentenced to death for a crime considered to be serious according to a nation’s laws. Some say everyone has the right to live, regardless of their crime. However, it can be argued in cases of crimes such as murder, that offenders should be punished by death. This is my belief too, therefore capital punishment should not be abolished.

What is a great PTE essay structure?

Introduction Argument 1 (for) Argument 2 (for or against) Conclusion

The body of your essay should be at least 2 or 3 paragraphs. In total you will have 4 or 5 paragraphs, depending on the essay prompt and how many points you choose to write about.

For instance:

  • Paragraph 1: Introduction
  • Paragraph 2: Argument 1 (e.g. for capital punishment)
  • Paragraph 3: Argument 2 (e.g. against capital punishment)

Paragraph 4: Conclusion

Regarding the conclusion you have 2 main choices:

Say which argument is most convincing in your opinion.

Summarize arguments from paragraphs 2 & 3.

Start each body paragraph with a topic sentence, which is the main point of the paragraph, then explain it and give examples.

Note that every paragraph must connect to the one before it to keep your PTE essay flowing. This makes it easy for the reader to follow your writing.

See the previous article on how to use linking words to connect your paragraphs and the points within each paragraph.

Paragraph 2: This is where you start providing your arguments for or against the issue of capital punishment.

Many people believe capital punishment is a justifiable penalty for serious crimes such as murder. Their belief is if you deliberately take the life of another human being you forfeit your right to live and should be put to death. People in favor of the death penalty also say their taxes should not be wasted providing for criminals to live their life in prison, especially if they are deemed a permanent threat to society. If murderers and the like are unable to be rehabilitated and, therefore, cannot contribute to society, the death penalty is warranted. Furthermore, proponents of capital punishment believe it acts as a deterrent to heinous crimes and is, consequently, an apt punishment for such crimes.

Paragraph 3: Continue with the flow of the previous paragraph and provide your next argument or point.

On the other hand, there are, of course, people who are completely against capital punishment, regardless of the crime committed. They say no one has the right to kill another human being and if a court of law sentences someone to death it is just the same as murdering them. Those against the death penalty believe dangerous criminals should be jailed and given a chance to mend their wicked ways, for example through rehabilitation programs set up for such people in prison.

This is the final paragraph of your essay.

  • Sum up by briefly rephrasing your arguments in 2 or 3 sentences.
  • Do not copy word for word what you have already written.
  • Keep it short and precise and do not add any new ideas.

In conclusion, capital punishment is deemed by many people to be absolutely necessary and justified in order to keep society safe, while others believe death by law is no different to death by unlawful means in that they are both murder. I believe we need the death penalty. When someone deliberately kills another person and the legal system has found them to be beyond rehabilitation, the death penalty is warranted, rather than the offender spending the rest of their life in jail contributing nothing to the betterment of society.

Here is the entire PTE essay on capital punishment for you to read again:

Full article:.

On the other hand, there are, of course, people who are completely against capital punishment, regardless of the crime committed. They say no one has the right to kill another human being and if a court of law sentences someone to death it is just the same as murdering them. Those against the death penalty believe dangerous criminals should be jailed and given a chance to mend their wicked ways through rehabilitation programs set up for such people in prison.

Extra writing tip: Read every day

You may say, thanks for this very basic tip! So, why am I saying this?

Because, memorizing word lists is not the way to build your vocabulary bank .

The best way is reading real language in books, magazines and newspapers.

Make it a daily habit and you will quickly learn and remember more words, and the ways they are used by native speakers. Moreover, you will also improve your grammar !

Language learners and test takers understandably try to use “new” or “big” words, however they often use them incorrectly. This is how you learn the collocations list.

  • To convey a message
  • To cover a topic
  • To conduct a survey

For some actions, it is important to use the proper verb. To say a message doesn't sound right, right?

That is why memorizing word lists is a bad habit because that doesn’t teach you how to use words in the right context.

As you can see, writing a PTE essay can be simplified once you follow a proper structure.

Try to practice at least 5 to 10 questions following our steps above, and you'll see, you'll start writing in less time and get better results.

Additionally, I'd recommend you to memorize a couple of PTE essay templates. I'll attach one to this page in a couple of days.

What makes writing an essay so challenging for you? Do you have difficulties with grammar/vocabulary, or you don't know what to say? Let us know, and we'll provide you solutions.

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PTE Essay Writing | Universal Templates and Methods

Hi everyone! Welcome back. In this post I am going to explain how to write an essay, which is the second task in PTE writing section. I will explain how to write the essay using the template as well as a key strategy that will make much easier to write an accurate and a high scoring essay.

The most important thing to understand about the PTE essay writing task is that it needs to be written according to the  PTE-specific format . With this in mind, I would like to share you with some strategies, which help you to organise written ideas in a clear, logical and grammatical way and improve your essay score .

Just a quick look on what we are going to cover, we will see how to Understand the task Scoring structure Different types of Essays One universal template for all type of Essays. And on top of that instead of using the template, we will see how to Use the method Few tips and strategies to avoid mistakes.

PTE Writing Essay with different types: Agree or disagree, discuss two opinions, causes and effects, problems and solutions with templates.

Understand the PTE Essay writing task

Let us understand the task first. As per Pearson the word limit should be between 200 to 300 but the recommended word limit is between 230 to 260 words. Sometimes you may get 1 or 2 essays in PTE writing. Each question has 2 to 3 sentences.

20 minutes to write an essay. Make a plan to think about the ideas, write the essay and then allocate some time to review it. Spend atleast 3 to 5 minutes to review in order to check the spellings, grammar and correct the sentences if required. This task contributes only for writing section.

Use cut, copy, paste buttons on the screen instead of keyboard shortcuts – we have already discussed this in SWT. Don’t use keyboard shortcuts as it will not work properly. Use the one which is shown in the screen.

Scoring structure

This task contributes 11.2 marks. It is scored based on our ability to write a convincing essay on the given topic. And it affects the scoring of grammar, spelling, vocabulary and written discourse. Also the score is awarded based on the below factors.

Content Content is scored by determining if all aspects of the topic have been addressed in your response. If your essay does not address the topic, you will not receive any score points for your essay on any of the factors, which we are discussing now. Your essay will be scored zero in PTE writing section. Also you have to support any arguments with details, examples and explanations.

Development, structure and coherence These are scored according to the organization of your response. Make sure the essay writing in PTE contains an introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion that relate to the topic of the essay. Within the paragraphs, ideas should be clearly presented and supported with details, examples and explanations. Transitions between paragraphs must be smooth.

Form Scored by counting the number of words in your response. You will receive full credit if your essay in PTE writing section is between 200 and 300 words. Writing less than 200 words or more than 300 words will decrease your score. Zero marks will be given for all the factors if your essay contains less than 120 words or more than 380 words.

General linguistic range This is scored if you accurately communicate your ideas. Provide clear descriptions to highlight key ideas without any doubt and ensure clear communication. And use complex sentences rather than using simple sentence structures and use academic vocabularies appropriately. These are all give full credits to your response.

Grammar, Vocabulary and Spelling Grammar is scored by examining sentence structure, punctuation and capital letters wherever is required. Use variety of academic words. And use synonyms in the introduction to paraphrase the topic sentence. But avoid repetition of same words. Most importantly PTE Academic recognizes English spelling conventions from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. But use only one spelling convention consistently in all your responses. Don’t mix the spelling content from different countries. This is very important point to be noted.

PTE Essay Writing prompts

These are the different types of essay in PTE writing section that we get in the test.

Agree or disagree Discuss about the topic and state your points as why you agree or why you disagree. If the question is about agree or disagree such as, Is the fast food good for health or not? You can mention some points on why it is bad for health in first paragraph and how it benefits for lower income people in second paragraph and conclude with your statement on one side. This will give clear picture of the topic with many supporting points.

Discuss two opinions You have to talk about two sides of the argument in paragraph1 and paragraph2 and say which one is best in the conclusion. Talk on both the sides so that you will get lot of points.

Causes and Effects For example, why people like travelling and what are the effects when they travel such as tasting different food, experiencing different culture.

Problems and Solutions

Advantages and disadvantages.

We will see each type of essay in PTE writing with examples using the same template for all type of essays.

PTE Essay Writing Universal Template

One of the conspicuous trends of today’s world is a colossal upsurge in the number of people believing that <negative point of the topic> . There is a widespread worry that this will lead to a myriad of concerns in one’s life. However, I do not entirely accept this and I will explain why in this essay. There are a number of arguments in favor of my stance. Most preponderant one is that <positive point of the topic> and there are numerous other benefits in various fields. Thanks to the wide range of advantages it offers, not only one benefit more when it comes to being effective, but they can enhance productivity and quality of their lives, with much ease, efficacy, and convenience. Needless to say, all these merits stand one in good stead, as far as augmenting the chances of prosperity and excellence is concerned. Another pivotal factor in the aforementioned proposition is that it is only likely to help one thrive and excel in varied areas. Besides, when only one follows such a system, can they broaden their horizons, thus learning such attributes as dedication and perseverance. Hence, it is apparent why many are in favor of <positive key point> . In the views of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the benefits of <positive key point> are indeed too great to ignore.

This is one universal template, which we can use for any type of essays. Start with an introduction, two body paragraphs and conclusion at the end. Again, with this template you can get 79+ but you have to make sure that the other writing tasks should be attended well without any mistakes. Don’t worry about the different prompts such as agree or disagree or advantages or disadvantages, you can use the same template for all types of essays. Using this template you can score in grammar, spelling, vocabulary and written discourse as well.

Now we will see example for each type of essays.

Agree or disagree

Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary. Here they have directly given as agree or disagree. Sometimes they will not mention this and we have to identify by understanding the topic. Always mention the negative side of the topic in the first paragraph. Some contradicting point relevant to the main idea in the second paragraphs and supporting points in the subsequent paragraphs..

Using Template One of the conspicuous trends of today’s world is a colossal upsurge in the number of people believing that low salary is more disadvantageous . There is a widespread worry that this will lead to a myriad of concerns in one’s life. However, I do not entirely accept this and I will explain why in this essay. There are a number of arguments in favor of my stance. Most preponderant one is that job satisfaction gives people a sense of fulfillment and there are numerous other benefits in various fields. Thanks to the wide range of advantages it offers, not only one benefit more when it comes to being effective, but they can enhance productivity and quality of their lives, with much ease, efficacy, and convenience. Needless to say, all these merits stand one in good stead, as far as augmenting the chances of prosperity and excellence is concerned. Another pivotal factor in the aforementioned proposition is that it is only likely to help one thrive and excel in varied areas. Besides, when only one follows such a system, can they broaden their horizons, thus learning such attributes as dedication and perseverance. Hence, it is apparent why many are in favor of job satisfaction . In the views of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the benefits of job satisfaction are indeed too great to ignore.

Here, there is a widespread worry and leads to a concern. People are worrying that low salary is a concern. However, I do not entirely accept because low salary is fine for me as long as I get job satisfaction. Please make a note of this point. Since we are not agreeing, always mention the negative point in the introduction and the contradicting point should be positive in body paragraph1. In this way, you can follow the same template for any essay in PTE writing. Also you will not go out of the topic.

Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. I am going to mention low salary is disadvantage instead of big salary is advantage. Because I am going to support points for job satisfaction. Big salary is not important for me compared to job satisfaction. Therefore, I am mentioning big salary as negative point. Myriad – is an academic vocabulary. We have enough vocabularies in this template like this.

There are number of arguments in favour of my stance. Most preponderant one is that job satisfaction… here job satisfaction is a contradicting point to low salary. Wide range of advantages, benefit, broaden their horizons – These are all supporting points to this sentence. Hence it is apparent why many are in favour of job satisfaction. In conclusion also job satisfaction are indeed too great to ignore. After replacing the points just read the entire essay once again to make sure that the points are fit to the template in terms of content and grammar. And also check the spelling mistakes if any. Here we are getting 227 words and it is totally fine.

Discuss two opinions

Some people point that experiential learning can work well in formal education. However, others think a traditional form of teaching is the best. Do you think experiential learning can work well in high schools or colleges?

What type of essay is this? ‘Experiential learning and traditional form of teaching’. So two points mentioned here and ‘Do you think’ is asking our opinion. So discuss two opinions is the prompt.

Again mention which one you don’t support in the introduction paragraph, but negatively. People believing that experiential learning is best compared to traditional way of education. Here I am mentioning traditional way of education is not the best as negatively. And it is mentioned as concern to people but I am not accepting it. I am supporting experiential learning is the best. Hence, mention some points of experiential learning in body paragraph1. In body paragraph2, it is apparent why many are in favour of experiential learning and even in conclusion as well. Read the entire essay once for proofreading.

Using Template One of the conspicuous trends of today’s world is a colossal upsurge in the number of people believing that experiential learning is best compared to traditional way of education . There is a widespread worry that this will lead to a myriad of concerns in one’s life. However, I do not entirely accept this and I will explain why in this essay. There are a number of arguments in favor of my stance. Most preponderant one is that experiential way of learning provides practical knowledge and there are numerous other benefits in various fields. Thanks to the wide range of advantages it offers, not only one benefit more when it comes to being effective, but they can enhance productivity and quality of their lives, with much ease, efficacy, and convenience. Needless to say, all these merits stand one in good stead, as far as augmenting the chances of prosperity and excellence is concerned. Another pivotal factor in the aforementioned proposition is that it is only likely to help one thrive and excel in varied areas. Besides, when only one follows such a system, can they broaden their horizons, thus learning such attributes as dedication and perseverance. Hence, it is apparent why many are in favor of experiential learning . In the views of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the benefits of experiential learning are indeed too great to ignore.

Some universities deduct students’ marks if work is given late. What is your opinion and recommend some alternative actions for this problem?

Here it is mentioned as problem and asking for solution. Recommend some alternative actions – solution. So it should be problems and solutions. Negative point of the topic – already the topic itself has some negative point – Deduct students’ marks. Mention it in introduction.

People believing that some universities reduce students’ marks for late submission of their assignments. Is this a concern? No I do not entirely accept this. Because students learn to manage time. Here it is not necessary to provide new solution. Time management is the solution here. Remember that we can write an essay in PTE writing section using many different ideas. But the structure and relevant information are the key to score more points. In body paragraph2, it is in favour of time management and in conclusion as well.

Using Template One of the conspicuous trends of today’s world is a colossal upsurge in the number of people believing that some universities reduce students’ marks for late submission of their assignments . There is a widespread worry that this will lead to a myriad of concerns in one’s life. However, I do not entirely accept this and I will explain why in this essay. There are a number of arguments in favor of my stance. Most preponderant one is that students learn how to manage time and there are numerous other benefits in various fields. Thanks to the wide range of advantages it offers, not only one benefit more when it comes to being effective, but they can enhance productivity and quality of their lives, with much ease, efficacy, and convenience. Needless to say, all these merits stand one in good stead, as far as augmenting the chances of prosperity and excellence is concerned. Another pivotal factor in the aforementioned proposition is that it is only likely to help one thrive and excel in varied areas. Besides, when only one follows such a system, can they broaden their horizons, thus learning such attributes as dedication and perseverance. Hence, it is apparent why many are in favor of time management . In the views of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the benefits of time management are indeed too great to ignore.

Causes and Effects

The time people devote in job leaves very little time for personal life. How widespread is the problem? What problem will this shortage of time cause?

Here also there is a problem statement but here solution is not asked. What effects will this problem can create? So causes and effects is the prompt here. Shortage of time for personal life leads to many family problems – negative side of the topic.

Explain why this is not a problem – in long term perspective one can achieve high standard of living, variations in lifestyle, luxurious life with the family – these are the effects, positive effects. There are negative effects as well such as disputes among families, stress and depression due to lot of work but that is not required to mention. And in body paragraph2, mention why many are in favour of – spending less time for family. Same point in conclusion as well.

Using Template One of the conspicuous trends of today’s world is a colossal upsurge in the number of people believing that shortage of time for personal life leads to many family problems . There is a widespread worry that this will lead to a myriad of concerns in one’s life. However, I do not entirely accept this and I will explain why in this essay. There are a number of arguments in favor of my stance. Most preponderant one is that in long term perspective one can achieve high standard of living, variations in lifestyle, luxurious life with the family and there are numerous other benefits in various fields. Thanks to the wide range of advantages it offers, not only one benefit more when it comes to being effective, but they can enhance productivity and quality of their lives, with much ease, efficacy, and convenience. Needless to say, all these merits stand one in good stead, as far as augmenting the chances of prosperity and excellence is concerned. Another pivotal factor in the aforementioned proposition is that it is only likely to help one thrive and excel in varied areas. Besides, when only one follows such a system, can they broaden their horizons, thus learning such attributes as dedication and perseverance. Hence, it is apparent why many are in favor of spending less time for family . In the views of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the benefits of spending less time for family are indeed too great to ignore.

With the increase of digital media available online, the role of the library has become obsolete. Universities should only procure digital media rather than constantly updating textbooks. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages.

So we have to discuss both advantages and disadvantages. Advantages of digital media outweighs drawbacks in library is the negative point. So the contradicting point is digital media provides latest information in one click. Therefore, many are in favour of digital media. Simple.

Using Template One of the conspicuous trends of today’s world is a colossal upsurge in the number of people believing that advantages of digital media outweighs the drawbacks of traditional way of reading in the library . There is a widespread worry that this will lead to a myriad of concerns in one’s life. However, I do not entirely accept this and I will explain why in this essay. There are a number of arguments in favor of my stance. Most preponderant one is that digital media provides more latest information in just one click and there are numerous other benefits in various fields. Thanks to the wide range of advantages it offers, not only one benefit more when it comes to being effective, but they can enhance productivity and quality of their lives, with much ease, efficacy, and convenience. Needless to say, all these merits stand one in good stead, as far as augmenting the chances of prosperity and excellence is concerned. Another pivotal factor in the aforementioned proposition is that it is only likely to help one thrive and excel in varied areas. Besides, when only one follows such a system, can they broaden their horizons, thus learning such attributes as dedication and perseverance. Hence, it is apparent why many are in favor of digital media . In the views of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the benefits of digital media are indeed too great to ignore.

So this is how we can use the same template for all types of essays. Read the topic, write the template quickly in the textbox and then modify the topic sentence and supporting points. Finally verify if everything is correct. However if you still have dilemma whether you can use the template or not, you can use the method, which we will discuss now. Before moving on to the method, we will quickly see some tips and strategies to avoid any mistakes and utilize the 20 minutes time wisely.

PTE Essay Writing Tips and Strategies

Before you start writing, you need to plan what you are going to write. Read the topic and plan your ideas in the first 2 minutes. Gather some relevant points, your experience related to the topic and some supporting points if any. Take 15 minutes to write and review in the last 3 minutes. This will save you from having to stop and restart from the beginning. Check the grammar and spelling mistakes if any. You have to read the entire essay, word by word to make sure error free text and get full points in grammar and spelling.

Always use the structure and limit the number of lines. Introduction, 2 body paragraphs and a conclusion. This will do to write around 230 to 260 words, which is more than enough. But how will you check if you will be able to complete your essay in PTE writing within the word limit. Though you can see the word count at the bottom, even when you complete the first body paragraph itself, sometimes you will be reaching around 180 to 200 words. Therefore, limit the number of lines for each paragraph as mentioned below.

Introduction – not more than 2 lines. Body paragraphs – 3 and 1/2 to 4 lines each. Conclusion – 1 to 1 and 1/2 lines.

This itself will bring you around 270 words. Here I am just talking about the number of lines based on the textbox given in the PTE test. In each line we can write around 25 to 30 words. Therefore, for 10 lines we can easily get around 260 to 270 words. Don’t write many points in body paragraph1 itself. Then you need to reduce your points in paragraph2. If you reach up to 4 sentences in first paragraph then complete the sentence and start writing the next paragraph. Believe me! You can save much time if you follow this strategy.

Avoid very long sentences. The more you extend your sentences, the more likely you will be to make grammar and punctuation errors. Make it simple and clear. Use complex sentences though but not very big sentences. Build your vocabulary skill by reading newspapers or hearing BBC news channel without video. Hear only the audio news to concentrate more.

Let us see how you have to structure your essay using the method.

PTE Essay Writing Method

Even in the method as well, you have to stick to the structure to get more points in written discourse. Always start with introduction, 2 body paragraphs and a conclusion.

Introduction Let us have a look on how to write the introduction. For introduction, just paraphrase the topic sentence and add a supporting point. You can start the introduction as, It is often argued that, It is commonly believed that etc.

Body Paragraph1 Start the first body paragraph as To begin with, First of all or Firstly. And then continue the paragraph with supporting points using Secondly and Finally.

Body Paragraph2 Start the second paragraph with Nevertheless or However with some contradicting points for the first paragraph and mention how it can be resolved. You can also extend your second paragraph by supporting the paragraph1 instead of arguing against it using Moreover or Furthermore.

In addition, support your points with some examples. You can include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Start the example using For instance, To illustrate, In my own experience etc. If you support your points with examples, you will get more points to add and you can easily make it relevant to the topic.

Conclusion Finally, write the conclusion as In conclusion or To conclude, and mention which statement is most convincing to support the topic sentence.

Each of these paragraphs need only a few sentences to clearly get your point. And finally proofread your content to make sure you don’t do any spelling or grammar mistakes. Now we will see how to use the method for this topic. We have already seen this example using template. Apply all the points that we discussed now.

Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary.

Use the below structure.

It is often argued that First of all, For example, Secondly, For instance, Thus, In conclusion,

Using Method It is often argued that it is more advantageous to choose a job with high wage, even if it does not appeal to you at all. I completely disagree with this opinion and think that job satisfaction is much more important than salary. First of all, I believe that job satisfaction gives people a sense of fulfillment that no money can guarantee. Even if someone is earning a high salary but feels tensed, this person would not enjoy his life. While pursuing one’s interests will always bring pleasure and feeling of satisfaction. For example, a lot of famous researchers made their career choices not because of appealing wages, but because they were passionate about science. That is why it is more important to choose the kind of work that makes you happy than to look only at a high salary. Secondly, doing what you like keeps you motivated and therefore leads to a career growth. In other words, there is a strong relation between job satisfaction and productivity. People who love their jobs can easily excel in their fields of work than those, who put salary on the first place. For instance, in my company many people are working for more than 25 years despite a good wage. Consequently, others moved out for high salary but struggling to achieve better results. Thus, advantages of jobs that keep you satisfied outweigh the drawback of low salary in a long-term perspective. In conclusion, I strongly believe that job satisfaction is more beneficial than high salary because it makes people happy and motivated.

So this is how it should be. Paraphrase the introduction – instead of more important you can mention as more advantageous. Don’t use abbreviations and colloquial language. Always expand the words and maintain academic English. Here I am disagreeing the statement of big salary, adding points for job satisfaction and the supporting points with examples using my own experience and then the conclusion part. Here I did not use much vocabularies but use atleast few words. So this is how we can use the method. And don’t forget to proofread your essay.

Allow one space between each paragraph. This is not mandatory but leaving one space will be good to show the completion of the paragraph. And you can use delete or backspace button anytime. That is not a problem. You can correct your content until you write error free essay. You can paste this sample in pte.tools to check how many lines we will get for 260 words in the real exam. 1 and 1/2 lines for introduction, 3 to 4 lines for body paragraphs and 1 line for conclusion and we got 260 words. This is how you can limit the number of words based on number of lines.

Sentences to increase the word count

Here are some sentences that I have gathered from some sample essays. This helps to bring you some ideas related to the topic using which you can build your own points. I always add two or more sentences from this list in my essays, which save my time while thinking about the ideas.

  • Helps the country’s economy to be stable.
  • The research is quite possibly biased on one side.
  • It is the government that needs to take measures to ameliorate such problems.
  • Admittedly, this may be cumbersome to administer, however, an attempt could be made to get it off the ground.
  • Attempts should be made to redress the imbalance.
  • It is often the case that people would rather not use.
  • I would argue there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that this is not the case, and, therefore, steps must be taken to improve it.
  • Which socio-economic group consumes more (either lower income people or wealthier people).
  • Governments offer large subsidies to farmers.
  • It is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation.
  • The children accessing unsuitable websites and viruses is inevitable.
  • An ocean of opportunities.
  • In conclusion, despite the fact that there are benefits.

Brush up these sentences before going to the exam and try to remember as much as possible.

That’s all I have for essays. Use the 20 minutes time wisely for understanding the topic and plan your ideas in the first 2 minutes, write the essay within 13 to 15 minutes, review and correct it in the last 3 minutes. Also, write only a maximum of 10 lines. Introduction – 2 lines, body paragraphs – 3 to 4 lines each and conclusion – 1 to 1 and 1/2 lines. Along with checking on the word count, you can count the lines and structure your essay in this way.

Paraphrase the topic in the introduction, highlight the supporting points and contradicting points in body paragraphs with some examples in your own experience and then conclude with some solution or on one side of the topic depends upon what type of topic that you get. Remember that anyone can write the essay within the given timeframe if they have the right tools. I hope with these information, writing an essay will be very easy for you. Thank you for reading my post till the end.

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20 Quick and Easy Tips for PTE Writing

For the writing section of the PTE test , you will be assessed on two tasks. One section asks you to summarize a written text and the other to write an essay. Read on for a simple summary of each task and a quick and easy list of handy tips for both tasks!

Summarize Written Text:

The text summary tasks ask you to summarize a passage of one or more paragraphs of text in one sentence. Comprehension is key as well as the ability to write in a succinct manner, condensing information while getting across the gist of the topic and the important points. You are given 10 minutes to complete the task.

Top 10 Tips:

  • Find key words and topic words to locate important information.
  • Look for repeated words as they are likely to be relevant.
  • Use your own words by thinking of synonyms and rephrasing.
  • Write the summary in the third person.
  • Stick to a timing structure: Read and plan (3 minutes) Write (5 minutes) Check (2 minutes).
  • Remember to start the sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full stop.
  • Only write one sentence. If you have used 2 full stops, this is more than one sentence.
  • Stick to the facts; not explanations, inference or examples.
  • Accuracy is key – focus on the grammar, spelling and punctuation of your answer.
  • Write your sentence in 30 words if possible and don’t exceed 50 words.

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The PTE Essay

You will be asked to write a 200 -300 words argumentative essay in response to a prompt. You will have 20 minutes to complete the task.

  • Give yourself some thinking time about the topic. What do you already know?
  • Check what type of essay it is; opinion/ balanced argument/ problem and solution etc.
  • Use a tried and tested essay structure: E.g. Introduction, 2 body paragraphs, conclusion.
  • Use a variety of sentence structures and a range of punctuation.
  • Include examples, research or statistics in the body paragraphs.
  • Keep track of time: E.g. Read and plan (4 minutes) Write (13 minutes) Check (3 minutes).
  • Know your grammar weaknesses and be aware of them: E.g. articles, tense, etc.
  • Write in full sentences and avoid note form.
  • Use synonyms to avoid repetition of words.
  • Always proofread your work.

Good luck using our 20 top tips and check out our other PTE writing articles for a more in depth look at achieving success in this section of the PTE test . Now apply these tips and get your writings evaluated using our PTE Writing Correction service.

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PTE Write Essay

PTE Write Essay is one of the only two tasks in PTE Academic Writing section, the other task is PTE Summarise Written Text .

In PTE Write Essay task, you will be

  • prompted with an essay topic, usually 2 -3 sentences.
  • writing a 200 – 300 word essay
  • given 20 minutes time limit to answer

In this PTE Write Essay, you should focus on writing for a purpose. Depending on the subject of essay topic, your purpose for example, could inform readers about a new trend and its implication or persuade readers on the view of a given topic.

To achieve your purpose, the essay content must contain additional information such as supporting your opinion with details and examples or even explanations as long as it could bring strong arguments.

Finally, the goal is to conceptualize and develop your ideas, arguments, examples and combine all aforementioned components to form the complete essay answer.

The most effective way to plan yourself is to familiarize the common types of topics in PTE Write Essay, as we are the expert in collecting real exam questions and our experience tells us that PTE essay topics can be roughly categorized in the following:

  • law and policy
  • Science and Technology
  • Environment

Obviously, this list is non exhaustive as there are some other odd question topics. so if you want to know more details about the actual topics and answers, please look into our PTE Exam Question Bank as it contains not only just real exam essay topics we have collected over the years but also model answers and useful essay template, which will help you to tackle this task.

Structure – 2 points:

Good essay writing requires concise and logical structure, PTE essay is no exception. In fact, PTE promotes a systematic structural approach with clear introduction, main body parts and conclusion, all which is designed to make the computerized marking system more effective.

The key feature of a high score essay is to ensure that paragraphs follow a natural flow of development, what it means is that the sequence of your paragraphs should easily identify strong correlations from paragraph A to paragraph B and to paragraph C. The content should be coherent, and you should avoid writing about unrelated loose elements.

Choice of words and sentence structure – 4 points:

Now, you understand the topic, and you have a plan of attack. Your score is determined by how you choose to deliver your response. In PTE Write Essay, you are assessed by using good choice of words and by structuring your response effectively and precisely while delivering your thoughts. In other words, you goal is to demonstrate your capability of using right choices of words (a sound grasp of vocabularies) and arrange them accordingly to eliminate ambiguity.

So you might be confused and say “I’m confused, what do you mean?”, let’s use below 2 sentences to illustrate our choice of words and observe the difference.

“Large shopping mall is making small shops lose sales and it’s causing them to close down .”

“Business for small shops is diminishing at an alarming rate and large shopping malls are the major contributor to this decline .”

Despite telling basically the same story, there is a striking contrast in the quality just by using a different sentence structure with right choice of words, if you could construct your response in a similar manner then it certainly would alleviate your score.

Content – 3 points:

The “main course” of the PTE Write Essay is to produce content that could address all aspects of a given topic and support your response with adequate examples or explanation.  This is where your brain switches on and get creative on the subject. But wait. Before you put yourself too deep in the train of thoughts, it is very important to read the prompt and make sure you FULLY UNDERSTAND the question.

1. Start by analysing the task

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Analysing these four areas will help you to approach the task, structure your essay and decide on your main ideas.

2. Take the time to plan your points

You may need to argue for and against an opinion or discuss advantages and disadvantages of a situation. If there is a statement followed by a question, read the question very carefully and note key words. Make sure you know what to do.

If it is an “agree or disagree” topic, you can either support or go against the topic when structuring your essay. Whatever side you choose, make sure you stick to it. Changing the mind halfway or wandering off topic will only waste your valuable time and impact your scores. The only way to stick to your points while writing in PTE exam would be to choose the direction you want your content to sway in and then not digress!

3. Construct your content

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The content of your essay is crucial, which is scored by determining if all aspects of the topic have been addressed in the response and if provided details, examples and explanations are appropriately supporting the test taker’s point of view.

Be creative, as long as your idea is not off topic! If you do not address the topic, the response will be scored zero on all traits.

Spelling, Grammar, Formal – 6 points

Very simple and self explanatory, you will be awarded :

  • 2 points for no spelling error
  • 2 points for no obvious grammar mistakes
  • 2 points for writing within 200-300 words

These should be easy marks you must capitalize on, especially for writing with in the word limit as there is a word count display during the test.

Total 15 points.

Sample Essay - PTE Real Exam Essay Topic

Let’s have a look at one real exam essay topic and here is our interpretation on this task:

In a cashless society, people use more credit cards, do you think cashless society is realistic and why? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Cashless society is in the centre of discussion in recent times, substantial arguments have been raised on whether or not we should embrace cashless transaction. Needless to say, cashless movement is inevitable as there has been an upsurge in the adoption of electronic payment from the public. Therefore, both side of the equation associated with such payment method will be discussed to provide detailed insights on the implication in cashless adoption.

To achieve cashless, one must first acknowledge that there is a plethora of benefits associated with cashless transaction. In the modern world where society is moving at increasingly faster pace, convenience is an undisputed selling point in many technological advances. Unlike cash payment, electronic payments not only speed up the action of moving money from one party to another but also eliminate the need to perform difference calculation which is susceptible to human error. As the entire process is computerized in the absence of physical contact, its simplicity therefore allows faster, accurate and most of all, convenient transactional experience.

On the other hand, moving to cashless usually implies surrendering one’s anonymity as each electronic transaction is documented. Generally speaking, most cashless transaction uses credit or debit card issued by financial institutes that profiles individuals spending patterns. The data compiled by these banks could be used for exploitative nature such as targeted advertising or other invasive agendas. Regardless one’s choice between convenience or privacy, its drawback should not be overlooked.

In light of discussion above, it can be concluded that the impact of credit card is prominent, although the way electronic transactions might invade privacy should not be overlooked.

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Practical Tips for PTE Essay Writing & Summarise Written Text

Pte essay writing tips to add in your preparation:.

  • Convey the topic clearly in the introduction paragraph.
  • Keep the Sentences small and to-the-point.
  • Do not use difficult words.
  • Do not repeat the words again and again. Use synonyms.
  • Make sure the spellings are correct.
  • Use the right grammar.
  • Keep the language professional. Use Academic language.
  • Do not leave the audience confused. Conclude the essay properly.

Summarise Written Text:

  • Skim through the text to understand the topic.
  • Practice reading and taking notes as much as possible.
  • Find Key points and Keywords.
  • Stick to the topic and make sure not to alter the purpose.
  • Do not give unnecessary examples.
  • Avoid using too many articles.
  • Use semicolon or comma if required.

Conclusion:

  • Do not rush to write the essay. Plan, prepare the structure and write.
  • Do not forget to review your tasks. Manage your time accordingly.
  • Be it the essay Writing task or the Summarise Written Text; stick to the meaning and purpose of the topic.
  • The practise is the only key.

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PTE Essay Writing Guide

PTE essays are a form of exam testing that will assess every facet of your writing skills and ability.

PTE essays have become one of the more frequent standardised tests that assess writing competency over the years. You can expect to complete at least one PTE essay during your studies.

Whilst PTE essays can seem daunting, and many myths have arisen around the difficulty or perceived difficulty of PTE writing, the reality is that, for someone who is well prepared, a PTE essay can be completed with relative ease and very minimal fuss.

We will be going through the ins and outs of PTE essays, discussing what they are strict, how to prepare for them, and avoiding some of the common pitfalls around PTE essay writing, as well as a general FAQ around PTE essays and the writing process.

It is hoped that having read through this guide, you will have both the confidence and the preparation needed to conquer the PTE essay process.

Firstly, we will be discussing exactly what PTE essays are, their purpose, and how they assess your writing competency and proficiency.

What are PTE essays?

PTE essays encourage robust debate and testing of your writing skillset and creative content writing. They are centralised on one contentious topic and require the answer to be either agree or disagree or provide some form of affirmative.

A vast majority of PTE essay subjects are based solely on contentious political and social issues that are currently present in this day and age. They encourage lively writing while testing conclusions and essays based on an answer.

Some example subjects that could be used in a PTE essay are:

  • Centralised cities are constantly increasing in population to the detriment of regional areas. Should the government encourage people to be decentralised to these areas?
  • Do you agree with the statement, “Children spend too much time playing computer games”? List your reasons why
  • Politicians are increasingly bringing forest management or clearing up to minimise the threat of a major bushfire. Do you agree or disagree that this is viable?
  • Political advertising on social media is increasing each year. Should there be intervention to bring social media political ads more in line with traditional media restrictions?
  • Should children be learning phonics in Australian classrooms? List the advantages and disadvantages
  • Do you agree or disagree that privately built toll roads are more deserving of government funding than public transport? List your reasons as to why
  • Does coal mining still have a future, even in a carbon-neutral environment? Do you agree or disagree?

If you need an idea on how to write for respective topics, browse our list of PTE essay writing topics with answers .

PTE writing is a test of your skills, both in the course of a debate, as well as the cohesiveness of your skills to answer the question directly with supportive arguments. They are a more significant test of how your skills have progressed throughout the course, your understanding of the course itself, and what skills you may or may not need to have specifically updated.

PTE assessors will be looking to test essential skills, such as how fast you can write to a quick brief or topic, general grammar and spelling proficiency, and the structure of the narrative you are creating based on the PTE essay topic. Any updated skills taught in more recent classes may also be focused on, so make sure that that is also a part of your preparation.

They will also be looking to test out your writing process, how you structure your arguments as well as the body of your content, as well as the language that you use, the strength of your ideas, and the overall strength of the piece of work that you produce for the PTE test.

PTE tests can be stressful, and you should remember that it is not unusual to feel stressed about a very complex and challenging task from the onset.

PTE writing, however, need not be a daunting affair and, as mentioned, can involve a lot of creative writing skills that would otherwise not be used. This creative writing can be used to form a sound argument, one that is not just direct and readable but also one that is persuasive in your favour.

Preparing for a PTE essay

PTE essays, like many other tertiary level exams, are a text of the skills you have learnt in the subject and to which you have honed them.

Therefore, as with any other exam, you would practice the skill set. Practicing writing, however, can be difficult, especially if you are void of ideas for inspiration. Updating your preparation for the PTE exam may also be difficult, mainly if you have never conducted such an exam.

One good way to practice such an essay is to list potential subject matters and write opening and conclusion statements for each. This will not just get your head into the PTE writing process but will also prepare you for the agree or disagree, find a solution and debatory content that you will ultimately address.

By also writing a list of subject topics, it is more likely than not that you will be gearing yourself up to answer the actual question that will be featured on the exam paper.

Research is also crucial, and even though, in some cases, you will not know what is on the PTE test until the day of the test itself, research can still be conducted that will benefit you and the overall writing process.

Start by thinking about what type of topics you are most likely to answer for the PTE test, and go forward by breaking those up into broader and larger groups. Research not necessarily what those subjects are but similar PTE papers that fall under these more giant umbrellas.

Study the arguments made, study how the ideas have been formed, and note down what you can not just incorporate into your writing process but also the broader writing style and process that was incorporated into these topics. Ensure that your understanding of these topics has been updated according to what you’ve seen.

Even news articles that cover these topics can be helpful, as though they do not present an argument per se, they do illustrate the facts and reasoning of those involved in the issue in generalised terms.

Knowing these terms will help you craft whatever argument you may need to accomplish in the PTE academic exam.

Creative PTE essay writing template

Whilst it is deliberately designed to address one focal point directly, PTE essay writing does include a considerable degree of creative writing. This creative aspect of the PTE essay will ultimately help you not just form a more persuasive argument but also stop you from repeating yourself or making your essay less concise.

A list of things that can help you throughout the creative process are:

  • Expand on your reasons, providing examples, both factual and lived
  • Using these examples, create a narrative that will help to define your argument
  • Use dot points to summarise any minute details, such as advantages to your argued topic or disadvantages to a contrasting point of view
  • Refer to as many factual references that you have found through your research
  • Use these references to help create a story that will summarise your main argument

Creative writing in the PTE essay process will not just help to underline your subject, but it will also help to make the overall essay much more enjoyable and entertaining to read. Doing this will also add plausibility to your message, helping to assert the overall message you are trying to convey.

In any PTE academic exam or writing assessment situation, you should always aim to incorporate an element of creative writing. Creative writing is a great way to enhance your argument and make it more persuasive and help you expand your ideas.

For really complex topics, incorporating creative writing and thought processes into your PTE academic exam will allow you greater flexibility during the overall writing process. Creative writing will ensure that your body content is coherent and compelling, allowing you to incorporate structure into the general paper much more quickly.

Avoiding common pitfalls throughout PTE essay writing

Writer’s block is accurate and can often raise its head during PTE essay writing. For many, writer’s block can often stop the argument from forming and halting any reasonable approach you may have had to write a convincing and compelling essay for your PTE subject.

Avoiding this cannot be easy, and whilst everyone has their ways of dealing with such circumstances, some common patterns that can help you to avoid stumbling during the writing process are:

  • Keep your main arguments listed in dot point form before starting the essay, and refer to them throughout
  • Always conduct as much research as possible into the various topics that you may be given for the exam sitting
  • Structure in your mind what arguments you will be marking for the opening, the body, and the conclusion of the essay itself
  • Break down the essay topic as much as possible, preferably into more minor subjects if you can
  • Have your closing argument settled before writing, and focus on writing towards the conclusion as if it were a goal

Essay topics, too, can be tough to answer, especially ones based on a social or political issue. It will always help you keep an open mind regarding whatever essay topic you have been given for your PTE writing, as this will allow you to explore your mind and the arguments you will be making.

Another common aspect that affects those who undergo the PTE Academic exam is repetition and redundancy in the writing process. Writing a piece that repeats itself is often the death knell of any assessment paper, as you will lose the more significant point of your argument, no matter how solid or concise your conclusion is.

Avoiding repeating yourself can be difficult, especially in the more significant arena of the test atmosphere when you are under pressure to write to both a brief and a time limit. However, there are a few things that you can do to avoid redundant writing.

One of these is to have a plan in your mind of which sub-topics you will be arguing for underneath the overall more remarkable essay topic. Having this in the context of a list, and one where your issues will be outlined, will not just help you avoid repeating yourself but also provide your paper with structure and an organised argument.

Writer’s block and redundant writing can often occur hand-in-hand and indicate poor planning, preparation, and a general unease with the situation and process behind PTE academic exam writing.

These common pitfalls will be avoided by ensuring that your preparation is ideal and comprehensive and that all bases are covered throughout your research. Should they occur, despite good practice, remember to fall back on your notes, lists, and overall preparation before the exam.

Other considerations for essay writing

Ultimately, the PTE academic exam should be considered mainly as a way in which you can not just get a handle on where your current skill set is but also one where you can enhance and advance these same skills to your betterment for both your course and your chosen career.

So, embrace it. It’s ideal for treating the PTE test as something that isn’t daunting but as a way to explore your skills and competencies. On top of this, you may find through writing a PTE academic exam a topic or a subject for which you have a passion, and it may provide you with a more concise idea of what you want to do as a career.

There are a lot of advantages to treating such a test in this manner, chiefly in that it will help to promote a positive attitude with which you can approach the overall exam itself.

Having a positive mindset, especially for what is undoubtedly a challenging examination, will allow you to avoid some of the common pitfalls that we mentioned before and allow you to write naturally and in a compelling manner.

Ultimately, however, you should always remind yourself that this is a chance for you to share just how competent you are and how far you have progressed throughout the course. It can be daunting but don’t forget that it is also a chance for you to shine and showcase what you are capable of and what you have accomplished over the journey.

So embrace it, make sure you have prepared for not just the test itself but also each of the variants and topics you may face, and ultimately enjoy it. Chances are that if you are sitting a PTE academic exam, you enjoy writing to a certain point, so this is a chance for you to shine through and showcase your writing skills.

Frequently asked questions

How many essays are there in pte.

You will be asked to write one to two PTE essays on any given topic

How long do PTE essay exams last?

Commonly, you are given 20 minutes to complete a PTE essay writing exam. This is designed to test not just your writing process but also how fast you can process and write the exam.

Are PTE essays repeated?

PTE essays are often repeated as the subjects, and the essay topics chosen for the PTE writing exam are picked to test your writing skills and speed wholly.

How many words do I have to use in a PTE essay exam?

You will have a minimum length of 200 words and a maximum length of 300 words with which to formulate your PTE essay exam. This means that your opening, body, and conclusion need to be on point. A healthy word limit that you should impose on yourself is 250 words.

Are PTE essays difficult?

PTE essays are designed to be challenging, but that does not necessarily mean they are difficult. You will succeed if you have an open mind, work to your strengths, and keep your essay compelling.

Do I have to type fast to complete it?

Twenty minutes is enough to complete the essay in reasonable comfort. Still, it is essential to remember that the whole PTE essay writing process is designed to test your writing proficiency , of which being fast is one of them.

What are the most common types of topics?

PTE essays are pretty broad, but you can expect a lot of topics facing the present-day government, general politics, public, science, parents & children upbringing, academic, and human issues. You can also expect a few sports-related topics based on familiar topics such as concussion and injury-related subjects.

What skills are covered in a PTE essay?

PTE essay testers are looking to test the whole gamut of your writing skills. In no particular order, PTE essays are designed to test how fast you are, how competent you are, the degree to which you can write about complex tasks, the persuasive nature of your arguments, and the ability to dissect subtopics within the overall subject matter.

How important is a PTE academic exam for my overall course?

PTE exams usually are one of the primary assessments of your overall skills and knowledge, so most likely, they will form a large part of your course’s score. In some cases, a PTE exam is solely an assessment of pure writing skills, which will contribute to your evaluation of the overall knowledge of that particular course.

What is the standard structure of a PTE academic exam?

The PTE test will essentially follow the standard introduction, body, and conclusion structure. What will be assessed is how these are individually structured, how compelling they are individually, and how effective they are when combined into one paper.

Will I be graded on whatever argument I make on the test?

The test will grade the strength of your argument and the conclusion, but not the statement itself. This allows you to write with the most comfortable view and explore unique ideas and subjects.

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The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a standardised English language proficiency exam that assesses the four primary language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The writing section of the PTE is a crucial component of the test, designed to evaluate a candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a written form. PTE writing practice demands complete attention and dedication.

Introduction: What is PTE Writing? Why is it essential for you?

The PTE Writing test section holds significant importance in the overall PTE exam, and success in it can substantially impact your test score and, consequently, your academic or professional aspirations.

Effective writing skills are essential in the PTE Writing practice and exam for several reasons:

  • Comprehensive Assessment : The PTE Writing section evaluates various writing skills, including grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and organisation.
  • Real-life Application : Proficiency in writing is crucial in real-life scenarios, whether for academic purposes such as essays and reports or in professional settings like emails and business communication.
  • Academic Success : For individuals pursuing higher education in English-speaking countries, a strong performance in the PTE Writing section is often a prerequisite for admission.
  • Professional Advancement : In many workplaces, effective written communication is vital. Professionals who can convey their ideas clearly and concisely through written documents are often more successful in their careers.
  • Global Recognition : The PTE is recognised by numerous academic and professional institutions worldwide. Achieving a high score in the writing section can enhance one’s credibility and competitiveness on a global scale.

Understanding PTE Writing: Format, Question Types and Scoring

Getting access to the PTE Writing test sample and PTE Writing tutorials might aid your PTE prep, but what will give it a boost is your grasp of the PTE Writing format, question types and Scoring.

Summarise Written Text:

You will be given a text to read and you will have to write a one-sentence summary of it.

PTE Writing Essay Task:

This task tests your writing skill. You will get a topic to write on.

PTE Writing Practice Strategies: How to Improve your Writing Skills?

You may come across a range of PTE writing material during your PTE writing practice. When you combine it with practice strategy, you enhance your writing abilities:

Understand the Task Types :

Familiarise yourself with the various writing task types in the PTE exam, including essays, summaries, and responses to prompts.

Practice Regularly :

Set aside dedicated time to write regularly. Consider keeping a journal or blog in English to practice writing on diverse topics.

Expand Your Vocabulary :

A rich vocabulary is essential for effective writing. Read extensively in English and make a habit of learning new words every day.

Grammar and Syntax :

Identify common grammatical errors you make and work on correcting them. Grammar-checking tools and resources like style guides can be helpful.

Organise Your Thoughts :

Before you start writing, outline your ideas. Create a clear structure for your response, including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion

Time Management :

Allocate your time wisely during the exam. Practice writing within the time limits for each task to ensure you can complete your responses within the allotted time frame.

Seek Feedback :

Share your practice writing with teachers, tutors, or peers proficient in English. Constructive feedback can lead to improvement.

Practice with Sample Questions :

Utilise PTE practice materials and sample questions like Edulyte’s to understand the format and types of prompts you’ll encounter in the exam. It will help you become familiar with the test’s requirements.

PTE Writing Format and Task Types

A thorough understanding of the PTE Writing format gives you an edge over others.

PTE Writing Task 1: Summarise Written Text

  • Format : In this task, you will be presented with a passage of text, up to 300 words, on the computer screen. Your job is to read the passage and write a summary of it in one sentence. The summary should capture the text’s main idea and key points concisely and coherently.
  • Word Limit : Your summary should not exceed 75 words. Writing a summary that is too short or too long can result in a lower score.
  • Time Limit : You have 10 minutes to complete this task, including the reading time.
  • Skills Assessed : This task evaluates your reading and writing skills. It assesses your ability to understand and extract essential information from a text and effectively convey it in writing.

PTE Writing Task 2: Write an Essay

  • Format : In Task 2, you will be presented with a prompt or statement on a specific topic. You are required to write an essay in response to this prompt. The essay should express your opinion, provide supporting evidence or examples, and present a clear argument or viewpoint.
  • Word Limit : Your essay should be between 200 and 300 words. Writing fewer or more words than the specified range can result in a lower score.
  • Time Limit : You have 20 minutes to complete this task.
  • Skills Assessed : Task 2 assesses your ability to generate ideas, organise them logically, and express them clearly in writing. It also evaluates your ability to use appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure to convey your ideas effectively.

Tips for Task 1 (Summarise Written Text) :

  • Focus on the main idea and key supporting points.
  • Be concise, but ensure that your sentence captures the essence of the text.
  • Avoid including your opinion or additional information not found in the original text.
  • Use your own words to summarise, but do not change the original text’s meaning.

Tips for Task 2 (Write an Essay) :

  • Plan your essay before you start writing. Create an outline: introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
  • Express a clear opinion in the introduction and provide a roadmap for your essay.
  • Support your arguments with relevant examples, facts, or personal experiences.
  • Do not forget transition words and phrases to create coherence and connect ideas.
  • Maintain a formal tone and avoid slang or overly casual language.
  • Review and edit your essay for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.
  • Stick to the topic.

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PTE Writing Essay Tips: Specific Strategies for Writing the Best Essays.

Crafting effective essays in the PTE Writing section is essential for achieving a high score. PTE writing essay topics may cover a wide range of topics. But specific proven methods can have you writing outstanding essays in no time. Our PTE Writing examples are based on them.

Here are specific PTE Writing tips to help you excel in this task:

Analyse the Prompt Carefully :

Take time to understand the essay prompt. Identify the topic, the type of essay (argumentative, opinion, problem-solution, etc.).

Plan Your Response :

Before you start writing, create a clear and structured outline. Decide on your thesis statement, main points, and supporting evidence. 

Introduction Matters :

Begin your essay with a strong and concise introduction. State your thesis or main argument clearly in the opening paragraph. 

Provide Clear Topic Sentences :

Start each body paragraph with a clear and focused topic sentence. It conveys to the reader what the paragraph will be about and helps with the essay’s overall organisation.

Support Your Arguments with Evidence :

Back up your claims with relevant examples, facts, statistics, or personal experiences. Strong evidence lends credibility to your arguments and makes your essay more convincing.

Address Counterarguments :

Acknowledge opposing viewpoints and counterarguments. It shows that you’ve considered different perspectives and strengthens your essay’s overall argument.

Coherence and Cohesion :

Ensure there is a smooth transition from one paragraph to the next. Use transition words and phrases (e.g., however, furthermore, on the other hand) to connect ideas and create logical transitions.

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PTE Writing Sample Questions and Answers

PTE Writing topics touch upon the significant aspects of our lives. They include environment, development, technology, communication, education, and globalisation.

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PTE Writing Task 1

A sample of summarising a given text has been provided to you.

Summarise the given text.

Online Learning

What distinguishes online teaching as genuinely unique is its reliance on the internet, particularly the World Wide Web, as the primary mode of communication. Consequently, when you engage in online teaching, you are liberated from the constraints of physical location. There’s no need to commute to a specific place to conduct your lessons, no burden of transporting heavy briefcases brimming with papers, and no requirement to haul a laptop to a classroom. The traditional image of standing at a podium, scribbling on a chalkboard, or laboriously grading papers in a stuffy room while your students take tests becomes obsolete. Even the idea of sitting in your office, waiting for students to appear for conferences, is transformed. You can schedule “office hours” at your convenience, whether that means hosting them on weekends or after dinner.

What’s more, you can execute all these tasks while residing in a quaint Wyoming town or a bustling metropolis like Bangkok, even if your employment is with a college situated in the administrative offices of Florida or Dubai. You can attend a pivotal conference in Hawaii on the same day you deliver your class in New Jersey, connecting from your laptop through the local café’s wireless hotspot or the high-speed network of your hotel room.

Online learning doesn’t just liberate educators; it offers unparalleled freedom to students. They can leverage the power of the Web to explore courses, scour their institution or even venture beyond national borders to discover programs, classes, and instructors that precisely match their requirements. Once they’ve identified a suitable course, the enrollment and registration process, textbook selection, reading materials access, lecture attendance, assignment submission, interaction with instructors, and final grades can be accomplished seamlessly online. Virtual classrooms serve as gathering places for students from diverse geographic origins, fostering connections and friendships that transcend the limitations of conventional brick-and-mortar classrooms, typically confined to students within a specific local area.

Online teaching leverages the internet’s vast reach, offering educators and students unprecedented flexibility and freedom, transcending physical boundaries and traditional constraints.

PTE Writing Task 2

PTE Writing Task 2 constitutes essay writing . Edulyte’s trainers have provided a sample of an essay prompt and the essay. Keep in mind the PTE Writing essay tips while you design your essay.

Write an essay of not more than 300 words for the given prompt:

The Effects of Social Media on Democracy

In today’s interconnected world, social media has emerged as a powerful tool influencing various aspects of our lives, including politics and democracy. While social media platforms have provided a platform for increased political engagement and access to information, their effects on democracy are multifaceted, with both positive and negative consequences.

One of social media’s most significant positive effects on democracy is its ability to facilitate political participation. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook have allowed citizens to engage in real-time political discussions, share their opinions, and organise social movements. It has led to increased political awareness and the mobilisation of individuals who might otherwise remain politically apathetic. Moreover, social media has democratised the dissemination of information, enabling citizens to access news and analysis from diverse sources.

However, the flip side of this coin is the potential for misinformation and polarisation. The ease with which false information can spread on social media poses a significant threat to informed decision-making. Misleading news, propaganda, and echo chambers can distort public discourse and sway elections. Furthermore, the anonymity provided by social media can encourage hostile and divisive rhetoric, eroding the quality of political debates.

Social media also raises concerns about privacy and security. The collection of personal data by social media companies has raised questions about the extent to which our online activities are monitored and manipulated for political purposes. The misuse of this data for targeted political advertising and manipulation of public opinion has raised alarms about the integrity of democratic processes.

In conclusion, social media has undoubtedly reshaped the landscape of democracy. While it has empowered individuals to participate more actively in politics and access information, it has also introduced new challenges, such as misinformation and privacy concerns. To ensure that the positive effects outweigh the negatives, it is essential for both individuals and policymakers to critically evaluate the role of social media in the democratic process and work toward responsible and informed engagement in the digital age.

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The two main writing tasks in PTE are:

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In the modern system of education, is formal assessment valid?

Has globalisation affected the environment adversely?

Social media influences our lives. Discuss its positive and negative effects.

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Published on 14/10/2023 Last Updated 14/10/2023

PTE Essay Writing Templates - Secret Weapon To Win PTE Essay Task

Essay writing is a big challenge for most people taking the PTE test . The question “How to improve this score” always lingers in the test-taker’s mind.

This blog from PTE Magic will help you learn more about how to use PTE essay writing templates for higher scores.

The term “writing template” refers to a fixed format, which is created by masters, meeting all the requirements of writing tasks.

Following this, you can easily approach and gain a higher score for your upcoming PTE essay writing part.

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PTE Essay Writing Templates - Secret Weapon To Win PTE Essay Task

Before going into the world of templates, let’s address the question on your mind: “Why should I use templates for PTE essays?” Well, here’s the scoop.

Time-efficiency

When doing PTE essay writing , it’s necessary to have an effective strategy. That helps you take advantage of the time and finish the test more smoothly.

Templates offer a structured framework that saves precious time during the exam. You don’t need to spend minutes organizing your thoughts. Instead, you can jump right into writing.

Consistency 

Applying templates ensures that your essays have a consistent structure and flow.  PTE essays are graded on criteria like coherence and cohesion. Therefore, writing logically is a key factor to win this part. Writing templates can help you achieve it effortlessly.

Clarity of thought 

You can organize your thoughts logically, ensuring that your essay is easy to follow and understand when using templates. 

In addition, having a structure to rely on also takes time for you to focus on content quality. You can generate more ideas instead of wondering about the skeleton of writing.

Improve scores

PTE writing templates usually are built by professionals. It aims to maximize test-takers’ scores. Thus, it includes all the necessary elements examiners look for, making it more likely for you to achieve a better result.

PTE essay types 

PTE essays come in various forms with many different topics. It’s really hard to cover all of them. 

However, writing templates supply model responses, that match with specific types of prompts. Understanding each of them can help you apply suitable samples aligned with the essay request. 

Here are the most common PTE essay types: 

  • Argument: This type provides two sides of an argument. It requires you to take a stance on an issue and provide supporting evidence. Your goal is to persuade the reader of your viewpoint with reasonable explanations and examples. 
  • Advantages and disadvantages: In this topic, you need to examine the pros and cons of a given topic, presenting a balanced assessment of its advantages and disadvantages.
  • Agree and disagree: This writing form will give you a point and ask you to state an opinion (agree or disagree). After that, you also need to explain your choice, and give some evidence and examples to support your idea. 
  • Problems and solutions: In this essay, you have to identify a problem and propose solutions. Your essay should discuss the problem’s causes and effects and offer practical solutions.
  • Essay on a given topic:   Sometimes, PTE will provide a specific topic or question for you to address. Your task is to solve the required problem, respond concisely and directly to the prompt.

Overall, each type of prompt corresponds with one template writing. Before writing, you need to identify what types of topics you encounter to apply the right template.

Effective PTE essay writing template for maximum scores

Now that you know why templates are beneficial and the various essay types you might encounter, let’s delve into an effective PTE essay writing template that can help you score maximum points.

In general, each type of prompt has a different template to follow. However, it is normally based on a fixed essay skeleton including Introduction , Body paragraph , and Conclusion .  Below is the model outline you can consider:

Introduction (about 40-50 words)

In this part, you need to:

  • Start with a hook or a general statement related to the topic, remember to paraphrase the requirement.
  • Clearly state your thesis or main point.
  • Provide a brief overview of the points you will discuss.

Body paragraph (about 200 words)

This part often contains two single paragraphs. Each of them is about 100 words in length. The structure of the body can include:

  • Topic sentence: Begin each paragraph with a clear topic sentence that connects to your thesis. 
  • Explanation (about 1-2 sentences): You need to give some reasons explicating your point. Don’t forget to use transition words to connect your ideas and maintain a smooth flow.   
  • Supporting details (Optional): After explanation, it’s essential to provide evidence, examples, or statistics to support your topic sentence. With these details, your idea can be clarified better.
  • Counterargument (Optional): Last but not least, you can address opposing viewpoints and explain why they are less valid. This sentence would strengthen your statement, and make it more persuadable.

Conclusion (about 40-50 words)

At the end of all writing, a conclusion is unavoidable. This part asks you to:

  • Summarize your main points.
  • Restate your thesis or main point in another expression way.
  • Provide a closing thought or call to action related to the topic.

Above is the general format of the PTE essay. You also need to adapt this template to the specific essay type you’re writing. 

For instance, an argumentative essay will require a stronger emphasis on presenting and refuting opposing views, while the agree and disagree article will focus more on expressing your viewpoint.

Notice that the given structure is for reference. You don’t need to follow it 100% when writing as long as you make sure that your ideas are supported well.

4 PTE writing examples for all essay types 

4 PTE writing examples for all essay types 

To truly grasp the power of templates, let’s explore some PTE writing examples for each essay type. These examples will showcase how the template can be customized to fit various essay prompts.

Argumentative Essay Sample

Prompt: “Should governments provide free healthcare for all citizens?”

Introduction

The important thing you need to do is to paraphrase the prompt and give out your opinion. For example: 

Governments worldwide face the perennial question of whether they should let all citizens approach healthcare for free (paraphrase). In this essay, I will argue in favor of this policy, emphasizing that accessible healthcare is a fundamental right (state an opinion).

Body paragraph 1:

Topic Sentence: Free healthcare ensures equitable access to medical services.

Explanation: In countries where healthcare is free, citizens from all socioeconomic backgrounds receive necessary medical care.

Supporting details: This eliminates the disparity in healthcare access between the affluent and less privileged segments of society.

Body Paragraph 2:

Topic Sentence: Free healthcare reduces the financial burden on individuals.

Explanation: In nations with free healthcare, individuals do not face exorbitant medical bills, reducing financial stress. This improves overall well-being and economic stability for citizens.

Support details: According to statistics, 43 countries in the world have free healthcare for their citizens and most of them are developed countries.

Conclusion:

Restate your opinion: In conclusion, providing free healthcare to all citizens is not just a moral imperative but also a pragmatic solution to many societal issues. It ensures equitable access, relieves financial burdens, and promotes public health.

Provide a call to action: Governments should prioritize this fundamental right. 

Agree and disagree essay

Prompt: “Do you agree or disagree with the statement: ‘Technology is making people less creative’?”

Paraphrase: The impact of technology on human creativity is a topic of considerable debate.

State your opinion: In this essay, I will argue that while technology has altered the creative landscape, it does not stifle creativity.

Topic sentence: Technology provides new avenues for the creative industry.

Explanation: Platforms like social media and digital art tools enable individuals to explore and showcase their creativity. Creators can connect to each other easily. Therefore, they can update, and learn from each other to improve themselves. Otherwise, the internet provides a wealth of information and inspiration at one’s fingertips. 

Supporting details: For instance, websites like Freepik are provided to provide a wide range of materials for people to create their work.   

Body paragraph 2: 

Topic Sentence: Technology challenges individuals to adapt creatively.

Explanation: The rapid evolution of technology necessitates creative problem-solving and adaptation. This constant innovation not only fuels creativity in individuals and industries but also puts them under pressure. That they have to use this as a supporting tool, not let this replace them.

Supporting details: The appearance of chat GPT threatens the jobs of many people, especially content creators. However, it can not replace people. Instead, individuals use it to serve their work.

Conclusion: In conclusion, technology’s impact on creativity is multifaceted, and it can both enhance and challenge creative expression. Ultimately, creativity is not stifled by technology; it is redefined and enriched in the digital age.

Advantages and disadvantages essay

Prompt: “Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning”

Paraphrase: The rise of online learning is a revelation of education, but it also raises pertinent questions regarding its advantages and disadvantages. In this essay, we will explore both sides of the online learning debate.

Body paragraph 1 (About advantages)

Topic sentence: Firstly, let’s look into some pros of online education.

Pros 1: Online learning offers flexibility and convenience. Learners can access courses from anywhere at their own pace. This flexibility accommodates diverse schedules and lifestyles. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, students still can access education via online learning platforms.

Pros 2:  Online learning reduces geographical barriers. It allows access to top-notch courses and instructors worldwide. This democratizes education and promotes inclusivity. For instance, people in Vietnam can easily take part in a workshop in the US on the Internet. 

Body paragraph 2 (About disadvantages)

Topic sentence: Although it provides many advantages, online learning also has some side effects.

Cons 1: Online learning lacks the social interaction of traditional classrooms. Students miss out on face-to-face interactions and group dynamics. This can hinder the development of social skills and a sense of community.

Cons 2: Learning on the internet requires students to have suitable devices to connect. But not all students have that good life conditions. Poor people or those who live in remote areas would find it really difficult to access.  

In conclusion, online learning presents a mixed bag of advantages and disadvantages. Its flexibility and accessibility are game-changers, but the absence of physical interaction and potential isolation are important considerations. A balanced approach to education must harness the best of both worlds.

Problems and solutions essay

Prompt: “Discuss the problem of air pollution in urban areas and propose solutions.”

Paraphrase: Air pollution in urban areas is a pressing issue with far-reaching consequences.

We will examine some causes and effects of this problem and propose effective solutions in this essay.

Body paragraph 1 (mention a cause and offer a solution for it) :

Cause: Urban air pollution is primarily caused by vehicle emissions. More and more cars are used nowadays, combined with the inadequate public transportation systems, elevating pollution in urban on the next level.

Solution: To solve this problem, it’s crucial to reduce vehicle emissions. Instead of driving cars, people can walk or use public transportation. In addition, the government implements strict emissions standards to control this problem.

Body paragraph 2:

Cause: In many areas of the world, millions of square kilometers of forest have been destroyed for human personal purposes. Forests are also considered as the green lungs of the earth. Lack of this natural shield, the air becomes more vulnerable.

Solution: People should protect and strive to cultivate more trees in the world. Moreover, the government also can intervene by enforcing strict regulations on deforestation.

In conclusion, urban air pollution is a multifaceted problem, but it is not insurmountable. As long as we take action to maintain and protect the air, cities can breathe easier and provide a healthier environment for their residents.

4 tips for memorizing the templates

Now that you’ve seen the power of templates, you might be wondering how to memorize them effectively. Here are some tips to help you commit these templates to memory:

Practice frequently

There’s simply no substitute for practice. The more you immerse yourself in utilizing the templates, the more ingrained they will become in your memory. 

You need to write and write every day to get familiar with and gradually become proficient in template writing. Dedicate time each day to practice writing essays using the templates, and you’ll notice a significant improvement in your recall during the exam.

Visual aids

If you find it too hard to learn in a traditional way only, let’s try another way. You can create visually stimulating aids or flashcards that encapsulate the key components of the templates. 

Visual cues can be highly effective in enhancing your memory. For instance, you might design a visual representation of the essay structure or use color-coded cues to signify different sections. 

Break it down

Sometimes, memorizing the entire template can feel overwhelming. 

To tackle this, you can break the template into manageable sections. Start by memorizing the introduction, then the body paragraphs, and finally the conclusion. By focusing on one part at a time, you’ll find it easier to grasp and remember the template as a whole. 

Repetition is a fundamental technique for memorization. Repeatedly write out the template or recite it aloud. The more you engage with the material, the more firmly it will be etched in your memory. 

After repetition, don’t forget to test yourself without looking at the template. Try to recall the structure and key points of the template from memory. This active recall technique strengthens your ability to remember the template during the exam.

In the world of PTE essay writing, templates are your trusty companions on the path to success. They provide structure, save time, and enhance your chances of scoring well. Understanding the various essay types and customizing your template accordingly is crucial.

The examples we’ve explored illustrate how templates can be adapted to address diverse prompts. With the right tools and knowledge, you can conquer this aspect of the PTE exam and excel in your endeavors.

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PTE Writing Essay Topics: PTE test takers must stay up to date on the most recent PTE writing essay topics to construe well-articulated, coherent, and comprehensible essay responses. In this blog, we’ve provided a comprehensive list of the most prevalent PTE writing essay topics, along with their answers (PDF). PTE test takers can go through these topics to get a drift of how to write good PTE writing essays and score higher. That being said, read the complete blog to learn more about PTE writing essay topics. 

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Latest pte writing essay topics in 2024, pte writing essay topics: sample questions with answers (download pdf) , 5+ tips to ace your pte writing essays .

PTE Writing essays can be a huge obstacle for exam candidates. PTE essays generally need test takers to write well-articulated essay responses that are not just cohesive in structure but also understandable to readers. Keeping track of these prevalent subjects could help you score higher on PTE Writing Essays, potentially distinguishing you from your peers. Here are the current PTE Writing Essay themes for 2024 that you should be familiar with. Have a peek. 

  • Tobacco, mainly in the form of cigarettes is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Over a billion adults legally smoke tobacco every day. The long-term health costs are high- for the smokers themselves, and for the wider community in terms of health care costs and lost productivity. Do Governments have a legitimate role in protecting citizens from the harmful effects of their own decisions to smoke, or are such decisions up to an individual?
  • In some countries around the world, voting is compulsory. Do you agree with the notion of compulsory voting?
  • Any new technological development in the recent years is a boon or curse for the society in general- 
  • It is argued that getting married before finishing school or getting a job is not a good choice. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Parents should be held legally responsible for their children’s acts. What is your opinion? Support it with personal examples.
  • Marketing strategy for big companies should be placed on offers and discounts, and in what ways this can impact their reputation.
  • What is the best invention of the last 100 years, the computer, antibiotics, the aeroplane, and explain why?
  • Do you think that the place where the person grew up influences his accomplishments? Explain with an example.
  • Dangerous activities like extreme skiing, bungee jumping etc. And whether u support them or not. 
  • Does television remove our loneliness or not?
  • Student travel to study is overrated, we have brilliant scholars who studied locally. Is travel really required for higher studies?
  • Some people believe laws change human behaviour. Do you agree with it?

PTE Writing Task Essay Topics: PTE test takers attempting the writing section of the exam must be familiar with the common topics and questions generally asked in the exam. That being stated, one should solve as many sample questions as possible to get a drift of the common topics and themes and how to answer them correctly. Here are some sample questions (with answers) for PTE Writing Essays that you should go through to have a solid understanding of the task.

PTE Writing Essay Preparation : Writing PTE Essays might seem like a hurdle, but fret not! With the right preparation and consistent practice, you can reach the summit and achieve stellar scores. Here are some of the best tips to help you ace your PTE writing essays. 

  • Don’t just focus on one type of essay topic. Look for practice prompts that cover argumentative, problem-solving, and discussion/opinion essays. This will help you become adaptable to the format used in the PTE test.
  • The PTE writing section is timed at 20 minutes. Practice writing essays under exam conditions to build speed and manage pressure during the actual test.
  • Strong vocabulary and accurate grammar are essential for achieving a high score. Brush up on your grammar skills and build your vocabulary by learning new words and phrases related to different topics.
  • The PTE essay should follow a basic structure: Introduction, Body Paragraphs (usually 2), and Conclusion.
  • Aim for a word count between 200-300 words. Going outside this range can affect your score.
  •  Before submitting your essay, take at least 2-3 minutes to proofread it carefully. Look for typos, grammatical errors, and clarity in your writing.
  • Familiarize yourself with the criteria used to score the PTE writing essay. This will help you focus on areas that will get you the most points. 
  • Make sure to include all the keywords from the essay prompt in your writing. This shows the examiner you understand the question.
  • Use transition words and phrases to connect your ideas and create a smooth flow in your essay.
  • Avoid using slang or informal language. Maintain a professional tone throughout your essay.

So that was all about the PTE writing essays. Hope the blog has answered your queries regarding the topic. 

Ans. The PTE Writing section includes two tasks: Summarise Written Text and Essay. Both tasks in the PTE Writing part are computer-based, with you typing your comments on a keyboard. After reading the text, test takers are required to provide a one-sentence summary of the passage. Students should keep the word count of their PTE writing essays around 200-300 words. 

Ans. With PTE Academic Online, you can take your test at home, in an office, or wherever you have a quiet, private space. PTE Academic Online uses the exact same test content, scoring and format as PTE Academic in a test centre.

Ans: The overall score in the PTE ranges from 10 to 90 and is based on your overall performance in the PTE exam.

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10 quick tips to improve essay writing skills

M any students struggle to hone their writing skills for years if not decades. While it might seem straightforward, the reality is that many learners fail because it’s demanding. However, there’s no cause for alarm. Writing hardly comes naturally even to the most gifted authors. It takes hard work, practice, and dedication. In this article, we’ll share with you a few secrets to improve essay writing skills in college. Read on to understand.

The importance of essay writing skills

If you didn’t know it, essay-writing skills are vital for academic and professional success. Their potential to open doors of opportunities is almost unmatched. Below are some benefits of honing your writing skills:

  • Enhances critical thinking
  • Improves communication skills
  • Develop researching skills
  • Inspires and enhances creativity
  • Boosts your analytical skills
  • Makes you a better planner
  • Improves academic performance
  • Improves your chances of career success
  • Promotes lifelong learning

Tools and resources to improve writing skills

Undeniably, technology has completely revolutionized our education system. Whether we like it or not, it’s here to stay and we must embrace it or risk being left behind. Today, there are numerous Edtech programs to help students write essays better. We believe each college student should consider the following three resources. First, if you struggle with brainstorming, use Evernote to capture ideas and notes for writing inspiration. Secondly, try online help if you’re overwhelmed with work, education, and family responsibilities. A same day essay writing service like FastEssay has a team of highly qualified individuals providing quick essay writing services for students like you. They can help you with both business and academic writing services. Lastly, try Textero, an AI platform that can assist you in generating texts in minutes!       

From mediocre to masterful: 10 tips to get better at writing essays

Learn to plan.

Failing to plan is planning to fail – nothing could be truer. If you want to master a skill, you must develop a clear plan for learning, practicing, and conquering it. Writing isn’t any different. Many students fail to hone their writing skills because of poor preparation. We’d advise you to develop a flexible practice schedule to help you master new words and phrases. Most importantly, you must recognize that learning doesn’t happen overnight. Therefore, follow your plan with patience and discipline.

Read widely

Just as an iron sharpens another, you’ll learn a lot from accomplished authors in your area of interest. It’s improbable to become a great writer if you’re a lazy reader. You must be willing to read widely and pick a few tips along the way. You can learn new phrases, vocabularies, idioms, and expressions from simple newspaper cutting, magazines, books, or blog articles. Moreover, it’s not just about the positives, you’ll also learn what to avoid in your own articles. For example, if the material you’re reading has a flat and uninspiring introduction, you can learn to make yours catchy to improve readership and engagement.   

Understand the process

Essay writing is a process. It’s structured. You can’t write winning essays haphazardly. It’s critical to understand this basic concept. Otherwise, it would be impossible to accord the process the respect it deserves. Too many students crafting an essay can take any direction and shape. In some cases, it’s the case of putting the cart before the horse. Employing such tactics often proves counterproductive. However, if you want to improve your essay writing skills, you must recognize the stages involved, i.e., brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing, and follow them. Understand that they’re all critical to a winning paper.  

Use the right structure

The structure of your essay is just as important as the writing process. It’s unsurprising, therefore, that most educators emphasize it in their teachings. While a typical essay has three parts, introduction, body, and conclusion, each of them demands different skills and organization. For example, you must understand that the introduction will require a special touch with a solid thesis statement. In addition, your body paragraphs must flow logically and provide irrefutable evidence. Most importantly, your conclusion should come last and highlight all your major arguments. Ignoring any of these parts could lead to a failing grade.

Choose the right topics

Even though some lecturers insist on select topics, many allow students to choose subjects that interest them. Therefore, if you have the freedom, please focus on your interests. Writing about subjects, ideas, and topics that pique your curiosity is likely to unlock your creative genius, making the process seamless and enjoyable. The reverse is true for issues that hardly interest you. Remember that your keen interest in a subject will make you dedicate more of your time to it, research deeply, and explore its controversies, which can only spice up your work.

Incorporate evidence

Writing an essay is like drawing on an empty canvas. You can model it the way you want, creating a masterpiece or trash. However, with each stroke, you make permanent marks that expose your thought pattern and mental state. So, avoid babbling, and instead craft a logical paper by incorporating supporting arguments. Don’t take your audience on a guessing trip, wondering if your claims are factual or mere hearsay. Instead, support every claim with evidence from reliable and credible sources. To become better at writing, you must be accountable to your audience.

Embrace simplicity

Sometimes we try too hard to impress our audiences. In fact, many students try too hard to capture their teachers’ attention. While this isn’t a crime, they run the risk of crossing the line. This shouldn’t happen if you intend to improve your writing skills. Be simple in your approach.  Avoid using complex vocabulary and phrases. Additionally, be wary of incorporating ideas that are beyond your scope. For example, when writing an English essay about the disadvantages of smoking, don’t change it into a medical opinion piece, digging deeply into the complex interlink between tobacco and cancer. Keep it simple.

Follow instructions

The simple things are often the hardest to adhere to. This partly explains why teachers occasionally include trick questions in their exam papers. It doesn’t matter how well-structured and polished your essay is if you don’t follow your lecturers’ instructions.  For instance, if your teacher wants a 500-word paper, don’t surprise them with a 1000-word article. Otherwise, they’ll be more likely to mark you down, reject your submission, or fail you than praise you.

Editing and proofreading your essay

No one is perfect. If it would help, you should know that even the most accomplished authors make mistakes. However, writing better papers demands that you work on your errors constantly until they no longer define you. Don’t be the writer known for structural, stylistic, or grammar issues. Once you’re done with your first draft, let it settle for a few hours, then proofread and edit it to eliminate all errors. This is the surest way to get better at writing essays.

Maintain timeliness

You’ll be surprised to learn the number of students who’ve failed their courses for late submissions. The introduction of the Education Management Information System has made it impossible for learners to submit their papers after the deadline by automatically locking the submission pane. It doesn’t matter how great your essay is if you can’t submit it for marking. The best strategy is to start working on your paper early and complete it with days to spare.  

Read widely and excel in essay writing!   

As captured in the short article above, there are numerous strategies for improving your essay writing skills. While these aren’t the only ways to write better essays, they can surely set you on the right path to honing your skills. With the right attitude, adherence to all instructions, timeliness, and simplicity, you can conquer most hurdles on your way and become an accomplished writer. But most importantly, READ!

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